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Nigeria signs deal with Italy’s Leonardo to buy 24 M-346 transonic jets
Africa, Europe, News April 25, 2024 , by IRIA
Italy’s leading aircraft manufacturer, Leonardo, has recently announced that it secured a contract to supply 24 M-346 aircraft to the Nigerian Air Force. The company affirmed that the delivery of the first of these training aircraft would be made by the end of the year 2024.
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More than 300 bodies found in mass grave near hospital in Gaza
Middle East, News April 24, 2024 , by IRIA
Civil Defense workers in Gaza have reported the discovery of a mass grave containing over 300 bodies at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, in the southern region. This grim finding comes after Israeli forces withdrew from the area earlier this month.
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UK announces $620 million ‘largest-ever’ military support package for Ukraine
Europe, News April 24, 2024 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom has announced one of its largest military assistance packages for Ukraine in countering Russia’s invasion. The package, announced on April 22, 2024, includes 400 vehicles, 1,600 weapons, and 4 million rounds of ammunition.
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Rockets fired from Iraq hit US military base in Syria
Middle East, News, US April 23, 2024 , by IRIA
A United States military base in northeast Syria was attacked with at least five rockets fired from Iraqi territories on April 22, 2024. The attack, launched from the town of Zummar, was the first attack on the U.S. troops in the Middle East since February this year.
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Iran’s president visits Pakistan to strengthen economic and security cooperation
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 23, 2024 , by IRIA
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in the neighboring country of Pakistan on April 22, 2024, to conduct official discussions with leaders of the host nation against the backdrop of heightened tensions between Iran and Israel.
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Two Japanese navy helicopters crash during training in the Pacific Ocean
Asia-Pacific, News April 22, 2024 , by IRIA
Two Japanese navy helicopters carrying eight crew members crashed in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo on April 21, 2024, possibly due to a collision. The defense minister announced that one person died in the incident, while search and rescue efforts were underway for the seven others who were missing.
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NATO Allies pledge additional air defense systems for Ukraine to counter Russian attacks
Europe, News April 22, 2024 , by IRIA
NATO leadership announced that member countries have confirmed the availability of additional air defense systems that can be deployed to Ukraine. The announcement came during the NATO-Ukraine council meeting.
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Ukraine claims it shot down Russia’s strategic bomber, Moscow says aircraft crashed due to malfunction
Europe, News April 21, 2024 , by IRIA
Ukraine claims its forces shot down a Russian strategic bomber on April 19, 2024. Moscow has denied Kyiv’s claims about shooting down the plane and says that the aircraft crashed in a thinly populated region due to a malfunction.
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Israel carries out air strikes against Iran, Tehran signals no retaliation
Middle East, News April 20, 2024 , by IRIA
Several explosions echoed across Iranian cities on April 19, 2024, as Israel carried out aerial attacks in the Iranian region of Isfahan. Tehran reported no casualties and stated that its air defense systems shot down incoming targets near Isfahan and Tabriz in the northwest.
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Kenya’s army chief and 9 other military officials killed in helicopter crash
Africa, News April 20, 2024 , by IRIA
Kenya’s military chief, Francis Ogolla, was among ten senior military commanders killed in a helicopter crash in the country’s western region on April 18, 2024. Kenyan President William Ruto confirmed the death of the country’s military chief. Two people survived the crash and are hospitalized.